‘Teen’ bats most likely to spread mutant coronaviruses
Raina Plowright, professor in Cornell’s Department of Public and Ecosystem Health, and colleagues unveiled new insights into the natural dynamics of coronaviruses circulating in wild bats, which are their reservoir hosts, in a new Nature Communications paper. When young bats are weaned, they’re more prone to viral infections, and more likely to shed those viruses into the environment.
First-Ever Comorbidity Network for Companion Dogs Sheds Light on Aging and Disease
Researchers with the Dog Aging Project have developed the first comorbidity networks for companion dogs, providing new insights into how multiple health conditions develop and interact as dogs age. The findings not only promise to enhance veterinary care but may also inform human aging research, highlighting the unique role dogs play as a model species for complex health interactions.
Study Reveals Persistent Gender Gap in Veterinary Surgery Publications Despite Progress
The research team analyzed 2,881 articles published in the journal Veterinary Surgery between 2002 and 2023, focusing on author gender and position within the author list. Using a combination of automated and manual verification, they identified key trends in authorship across two decades.
FDA Approves New Oral Treatment for Poultry Mites
A new approach to controlling northern fowl mites, a common parasite in poultry, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—and Penn State researchers played a key role in the process.
New Study Maps U.S. Cattle and Hog Feeding Operations — and Reveals Health Risks
The United States is home to 15,000 cattle and hog feeding operations, responsible for 70% of the nation’s cattle and 98% of its hogs. Thanks to new research from the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), we now have a clearer picture of where these operations are concentrated—and what that means for public health.
NDSU veterinarian advises cattle producers to be on the lookout for anthrax
An anthrax case has been identified in Stark County, North Dakota.